Budgeting for a Green Wall
And Maintenance Factors
Green Wall General Cost Ranges
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Living Wall
Depending if the project is interior, exterior, as well as the plant choices, living walls can range from $80 - $130 per square foot. Some living walls can go up to $300 per square foot when there are other infrastructure requirements.
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Preserved Moss Wall
Preserved moss walls and reindeer moss walls can range between $90 - $120 per square foot installed. If there are requirements for framing and other signage details, costs adjustments may occur.
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Green Screen
Green screens can range in cost from $50 - $75 per square foot. Green screens typically have a growth period of two to four years.
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Live Moss Façade
Live moss applications can range between $30 to $75 per square foot depending on the substrate. Substrates are either a felt or a concrete mix.
Free Green Wall System Grant Program
Available to schools, restaurants, offices, public entities, and commercial organizations. We are committed to providing free green walls to places to provide more people access to nature indoors.
Maintenance Considerations
For protecting your living wall investment, it is important to consider the following:
Plant Care: Regular pruning is important to keep the living wall looking neat and prevent overgrowth. At times, plant replacements are required.
Insect Control: Living walls can attract pests such as aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites, which can damage the plants. Regular inspection and treatment with organic or chemical pesticides can prevent infestations.
Adequate Hydration: Living walls require regular watering to keep the plants hydrated. The frequency of watering will depend on the type of plants, the environment, and the season.
Fertilization: Living walls require nutrients to thrive, and fertilizing is essential to ensure healthy growth.
Hiring Green City to provide training and/or care for your green wall will protect your investment and ensure a long living green wall.
Factors That Will Impact Cost of Green Wall Installation
Location
Indoor
Controlled environment
Well protected
Outdoor
May require different management plan
Sun-Light Access
Low light will require grow lights to provide enough adequate footcandles.
Living Wall Type
Least Expensive
Tray systems
Medium Expense
Hydroponic systems
Most Expensive
Biofiltration systems with built-in fan components for air filtration
Other Integrations
Minimal Added Cost
Plant lighting
Wood framing
Hand watered system
Medium Costs
Automatic watering
Timed lighting
Most expensive
Multi-story green walls
Integrated framing
Signage